TORRINGTON >> Public discussion will continue Wednesday regarding the proposed methadone clinic at 241 Kennedy Drive, and with it, officials representing Hartford Dispensary will have to answer questions posed by city personnel and their concerns with the possible clinic.

The Torrington Health and Recovery Center proposal's public hearing began on Sept. 12 and was continued until Wednesday at 7 p.m. in City Hall's auditorium during the Planning and Zoning Commission's meeting.

After passing through the Inlands and Wetlands Commission with understanding that it will receive a "favorable report" from Torrington's engineering department, the proposed methadone clinic's representation will be targeted with questions outlined in a memorandum from City Planner Martin Connor, detailing different requirements and concerns from around city hall and beyond.

The legal representative for Hartford Dispensary told Connor she plans on addressing Water Pollution Control Authority and Torrington Fire Department requests.

Acting Fire Chief Gary Brunoli outlined the need for the Torrington Health and Recovery Center to be compliant with a fire protection system, the need to include a secure lock box at the building's exterior for quick, after-hours access by fire officials, and to follow fire marshal regulations.

WPCA said the non-profit must adhere to sewer guidelines and develop and prove a management plan for its spent pharmaceutical products.

The zoning board did have some concerns over parking -- only 14 car spots are on the current plan, and with six employees and an estimated 125 patients per day, the plan needs tweaking. Parking on Kennedy Drive is prohibited and the current building doesn't meet specific setback regulations from neighboring Alvord Park.

Economic Development Director Rose Ponte, in Connor's memo, had the same concerns.

"I have concerns related to traffic and parking availability in the area, and don't believe this is an appropriate location for this use," Ponte said. Parking concerns and traffic volume, she said, might impact Kennedy Drive.

Traffic officials at Torrington Police Department suggested traffic signals at the intersection of Kennedy Drive and Torringford West need an upgrade. The current roadwork near the intersection has nothing to do with the proposal, officials said.

The zoning commission will "need to make a finding for that the location of this proposed facility is compatible with the neighborhood in terms of traffic, noise, illumination and number of patients/ clients served," the memo states.